Boy, 5, wounded in Austin neighborhood shooting
A 5-year-old boy is recovering after he was shot in his leg on the West Side.
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A 5-year-old boy is recovering after he was shot in his leg on the West Side.
Police said a woman came up and grabbed a man's phone away, and beat him with a hammer when he tried to get it back.
Preliminary information says a man, 53, and a woman, 41, were outside when they heard shots and then felt pain.
Sara Machi reports that years before they hit the ballot box, organizations are capitalizing on all the attention of the DNC by getting young people interested in the political process.
Police say the robbery happened in the 5700 block of West Augusta Boulevard on Aug. 3, just after 4 p.m.
Both men were hit multiple times and were taken to Stroger Hospital.
Police said around 1:50 a.m., a Dodge Caravan was driving northbound near the 3000 block of California Avenue when it collided with a stolen gray Honda and a black Tesla.
The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. in the 3400 block of West Douglas Boulevard in the North Lawndale neighborhood.
Police say the minors were walking home from Clark John Park when a man in a black GMC pickup truck heading eastbound motioned his hands to the children and told them, "Come here."
Chicago police said around 9 p.m., a male on a motorized bike was heading westbound in the 4900 block of West Chicago Avenue when he was struck by the Jeep.
Jose Sanchez, 42, was arrested on Friday just before 9 p.m. in the 4500 block of West Cermak Road. He was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery and discharge of a firearm.
Police said a red Jeep fled the scene after striking the victim who suffered head trauma.
Three victims were standing outside when an unknown offender fired shots in their direction striking the three victims.
The shooting happened just after 12:30 a.m. in the 5000 block of West Madison Street.
Chicago police said several men got out of a white sedan and began shooting at a car.
Chicago police said around 1:15 a.m., the boy was walking on the sidewalk in the 100 block of North Pulaski Road when shots were fired.
Police said the same man was driving near the park on Wednesday but didn't make contact with any of the victims.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held. Dorothy Tucker reports.
Brittany Payne, 32, of Chicago, and Yolanda Payne, 47, of Bellwood, were killed, and another of their cousins remained in critical condition Monday night.
Brittany Payne, 32, of Chicago, and Yolanda Payne, 47, of Bellwood, were killed in the hit-and-run early Sunday morning, and another of their cousins remained in critical condition Monday night.
Chicago police said a white Dodge SUV was traveling at a high rate of speed when it disregarded a stop sign and struck a green Buick sedan that was traveling through the intersection.
The male driver of a Dodge Durango was heading westbound on Lake Street when he collided with a gray-colored sedan, causing both vehicles to strike the pillars.
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.
All were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
South Elgin police said no human remains were found at a South Elgin home on Revere Road in the search for missing teen Kianna Galvin, who vanished in 2016.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A fiery crash involving a semi truck has shut down lanes on I-55 in Darien, Illinois, early Friday morning.
The funeral for Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew is today, at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox church. Bartholomew was killed and a fellow CPD officer was shot at Swedish Hospital by a suspect they were escorting for a CT scan.
A year ago on Friday, Robert Prevost went from a relatively unknown cardinal to the pope, news that shocked and excited Chicago and the world.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
The second-largest physicians' group in the U.S. has issued a surprising switch in breast cancer screening recommendations.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
Licensed clinical psychologist and former Chicago Police officer, Dr. Carrie Steiner, joins CBS News Chicago.
John Bartholomew, 38, was a 10-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department.
Highland Park native Becca Cary was selected to be a contestant on the upcoming season of The Great American Baking Show! Here are some baking tips with Becca.
Golden Apple Award winner Dr. Shaka Rawls joins CBS News Chicago.
A nationwide Canvas outage is impacting schools in Illinois.
The funeral for Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew is today, at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox church. Bartholomew was killed and a fellow CPD officer was shot at Swedish Hospital by a suspect they were escorting for a CT scan.
A nationwide Canvas outage has been reported, and is impacting schools in the Chicago area, including Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, UIC and the University of Illinois.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A year ago on Friday, Robert Prevost went from a relatively unknown cardinal to the pope, news that shocked and excited Chicago and the world.
A fiery crash involving a semi truck has shut down lanes on I-55 in Darien, Illinois, early Friday morning.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
More than four months after a Chicago woman battling ALS was told she couldn't get a disabled parking placard in front of her home, the sign is up and her life is about to change.
An elderly woman has essentially abandoned her home of three decades because of constantly broken elevators at her high-rise condo building on the Southwest Side of Chicago.
Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
In May 2019, Bridgett Kolls came to a Cubs game with a simple sign that read "this lil cubbie needs a kidney" and her phone number. It caught the attention of Allesio, who is a Chicago White Sox fan
The Cubs also won their 14th straight home game for their longest win streak at Wrigley Field since they also won 14 in a row at the iconic ballpark in 2008.
Travis d'Arnaud hit a three-run homer, Walbert Ureña threw six innings of two-hit ball, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-2.
Boyd had an MRI that showed a meniscus issue, and manager Craig Counsell said the team isn't sure how long the left-hander is going to be out.
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
A teenager has been charged with shooting and killing his father inside their home in southwest suburban Oak Lawn following an argument on Monday.
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy has died after police said he was stabbed by another teen over the weekend in southwest suburban Joliet.
